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Robinson also understood that he would be tested. One event occurred in 1944 when, as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Robinson was ordered by a bus driver to move to the back of the bus.
Rachel Robinson met Jackie Robinson at UCLA in the 1940s. This past weekend Rachel Robinson celebrated her 103rd birthday ...
Robinson was a four-sport athlete growing up and actually played football at UCLA in 1939, wearing the No 28. During Foster's interview, he had Robinson's framed football jersey in the background.
Janiah Barker has been named UCLA’s first Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community and Impact Award winner, recognized for her leadership, character and commitment to making a difference beyond the ...
Today is Jackie Robinson Day. On April 15, in 1947, Robinson broke the color barrier, debuting for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson Day is an MLB tribute dating back to 2004.